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- x )CAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Afedemy of Musi he Golden Giant.” mbia Theater.—Colupbia Stock Com- in “A Firat Offense. irand Opera House.—The Buckler and Butler Stock Company in “Our Boys.’ Kerran’s Lyceum Tneater.—Zero Bur- lesque Company and Robert Fitzsimmons. Lafayette Square Opera House.—“Car- men. ‘ew National Theater.—Julia Marlowe end Robert Taber in “For Bonnie Prince Charlie.” Willard graph. 16 New York avenue.—May Festival by the ladies of McKendree Methodist Church. Hall.—Exhibition of the Bio- FE Street Baptist Church.—Lecture on “Ben Hur.” wnder the auspices of the Unity Club. —_———____ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 a. m. and 2:80 p.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p. m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania evenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 am., and 12:05, 1:15, 2:06, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 am. to 8 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach River Landings at 7 a.m. —_—__ WE'LL TAKE OUT THOSE SPOTS that so disfigure your carpets. Take out all the dust. Freshen the colors. Make car- pets mooth-proof free. No injury whatso- ever. Mr. R. Thorp, 488 Maine ave. pesca etter Fire-proof storage for 75 cents per load. Drop postal. M. NOTES, 637 La. ave. The following bicyc Gay in the Police Court, the defendaats for- = collateral: George J. McCluskey and ph Cannon, scorching: Walter F. War- ren and Harry Duvall, no light. WS FOR “SWEET TOOTH.” is Carameis are to be had at two stores now—both located half a block from transfer stations—620 9th and 140% G sts. Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, th wing Center mkt Corned Beef a specialty. YENTS LIKE PREV surest prevention against Roaches, Croton bugs, Ants, Sp'- of household pests Is . 10 cents. music at M. nt on ished py Hal the Marine Band, as was pub! CITY AND DI TRICT. A NT BEQUEST. University fternoon was ead of by a. MU} The Catholic Receives a Kucy of ¥150,000, By the will of the late Patrick E. O'Brien, who died October 16 last, in New Orleans, the sum of $ Catholic Unive petual 000 was bequeathed to the ity of America for the per- maintenance of three professional chairs, to be known, respectively, as the P. B. O'Brien chair of chemist: the John O’Brien chair of physics and the Richard M. O'Brien chair of Roman law. A check representing this munificent vequ received Saturday by the Very Rev as J. Connelly, rector of the university, from 3 chard M. O'Brien, the brother of the donor and the executor of the estate, ard in whose honor one of the chairs is established. The fund was forwarded through Mr. J. T. Gibbons, the legal repre- sentative of the university at New Orleans. ——-—.—_—_ W. F. Downey's Improved Carriages —Victoria, Brougham and Landau—are cer- tain to supersede all others. The improve- ments are of the most practical nature. Call and see them. Repository, 1622-28 L st. —Advertisement. a Anti-Saloon League. Delegations from thirty-four of the as- sociated societies of the Anti-Saloon League attended the meeting of the Jeague last evening at 2 Louis ja avenue. A report was received in relation to the violations of law in Montgomery county. Arrange- ments were considered for huiding an ap- propriate celebration of the league June 23. The In ‘mediate Christian Endeavor So- of Calvary Baptist Cr ed to the list urch was add- of societies of the league, ix in all. An address was ed by Rev. B. F. Rattray. A public meeting ts to be held at the Howard Uni- versity Chapel in the afternoon of May 30. —— Valuable Investment Real Estate will be sold by trustees in front of the premis 20, 122 and 124 L street, and four dwellings in alley in rear tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock. See advt.—Advt. D. F. Seville, special deputy of A. A. S. R., with the assistance of J. N. Adams, special deputy of Washington, and Special Depu- L. and R. B. Robinson of Alexan- instituted May 17 Jobn N. Adams Consistory, No. 32; Old Dorainion Counctl, K. K.; Lewis Hayden Chapter of Rose nd Alexandria City Lodge of Per- fection, A. A. S. R., at Alexandria, Va. At the conclusion of the work there was banquet given by the members of the rite. === In s-Hing or storing your personal effects Ko to Sican’s, 1407 G ‘street—best location and best results. Regular sales every Sat- urday at 10.—Advt. —<——— Business Progress of Colored People. The Men's Guild of St. Luke's Proteszant Episcopal Church has arranged a compre- hensive review of business conditions smong the colored people of the District of Columbia as the feature of its closing public mecting Thursday evening. Much interest is being manifested in the com- mercial phase of negro progress, and it is expected that the showing will be highly creditable. gsrief addresses will be deliv- ered by Mr. John R. Lynch, president of the Capita! Savings Bank; Mr. Robert W. Terrell, vice president of the Industrial Building and Savings Association; Mr. M. M. Holland, president of the Alpha Bank- ing and Insurance Compyny; Mr. Whitfield McKinlay, real estate agent. and Mr. B. L. H. Walton, manager Washington Com- mission and Supply Company. Miss Nannie H. Burreughs will discuss the business outlook for colored boys and girls: Mr. James T. Waiker will sing, and x R. Mapp will render a violin’ solo. he exercises pegin at 8 p.m. in the parish hall, corner 15th and Madison streets north- west. oe Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1506 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. View of Street Sweep- ing. A regular meeting of the McKinley and Hobart Working Club was held at Israel Church last night, with Mr. R. D. Ruffin, president, in the chair, and Mr. D. J. Ed- wards, secretary. The president stated that the object of the meeting was to take into consideration the new pian of sweeping the Streets; that, after a careful consideration of the proposal, it was shown that under Sections 1, 2 and 3, the plans proposed to be adepted for the work would be very detri- mental to the laboring classes of Wash- ington. It would do away with at least six-tenths of the present force of workmen, #nd with the prospect of the four-tenths re- ceiving greatly reduced rate of pay from contractors for their service. This, it was ciaimed, would add to our pauper list 2 large force of honest men, and to the erim- inal list a large force of boys ang girls, as well as men, for the want of labor to sus- tain ther. A resolution was cffered by Rev. Mr. Gibson to the effect that a committee of three be appointed to present to the Com- missioners a memorial, calling thelr atten- tion to the faets as set forth, and asking that some plan be adopted for the better- ment of the government. The committee was composed of Messrs. James E. Hunt, J. M. Ellis and R. D. Ruf- fn. They submitted resolutions, expressing the sense of the meeting, and these will be Fresented to the District Commissioners. —_--_— Through Service to Boston Vin Pennsytvania Railread. Federal express to Boston, with throvgh sleeping car, has been changed ‘o leave Washington at 4:20 p.m. dafly.—Advt. Working Club pT AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA Decoration Day Services Over the Blue and the Gray. Elaborate Program to Be Observed by Confederate Veternans—Inhuman Som Fined—Other News Items. Evening Star Bureau, No. King street, Bell Telephone, No. 106, ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 18, 1897. ‘The decoration of the graves of confed- erate and Union comrades in the cemeteries in and around the city is the subject this year of elaborate preparations. The con- federate dead will be remembered, and appropriate services held the 24th instant. The committee having the matter in charge has everything well in hand. The services will be under the auspices of R. E. Lee Camp of Confederate Veterans, assisted by its auxiliary organizations. In the after- noon there will be a street parade, in which organizations will participate as fol- lows: Lee Camp, M. D. Corse Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans, the Hydraulian Steam Fire Engine Company, Columbia Steam Fire Engine Company, Relief Hook and Ladder Company, Veteran. Friendship Fire Company, Alexandria Light Infantry, Rathtone Company,Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, and the 3d Virginia Regiment Drum Corps. The organizationes will halt at the monument at the corner of Prince and Washington streets, where appropri- ate religious services will be held and an address made by Rev. John McGill of Falls Church, after which the procession will take up the line of march to old Christ Church, where the mound over the con- federate dead will be strewn with flowers. While the service at the graves of the Union soldiers who fell in the late unpleas- antness will not be on such an elaborate scale as that above outlined, it will be none the less solemn and impressive. The exercises will be under the auspices of Da- vis Post, Grand Army of the Republic. Nature and Capt. Davis, the superintendent of the national cemetery near this city, have given a splendid foundation to work on, for the grounds were never in better condition or more beautiful than they are this season. Each grave will be decorated with pretty flowers, and at the head of each will be planted a tiny representative of “Old Glory.” Religicus services will be held at the cemetery and an oration will be de- livered. Just before sundown the Alexan- dria Light Infantry will march to the cem- etery and fire a salute over the graves. An Inhuman Son. A white man named Frank Riely was fired $25 this morning by Mayor Thompson tor assaulting his aged mother last night. Riely is 2 man about forty years of age. He has been drinking very hard of late. He went home yesterday evening drunk, as usual, and when his mother chided him atout his habits he slapped her to the flcor. One of the younger children, wit- nessing the affair, ran to police headquar- ters and secured a warrant for the arrest of the inhuman son. The case was called this morning, but Mrs. Riely dechned to prosecute ker son. Notwithstanding this, and upon the evidence of her other sons, Frank was fined $25, in default of which he went to jail, subject to service on the chain gang for sixty days. Death of Joseph Young. Joseph Young, a well-known citizen, died at his residence in this city yesterday. The deceased had been in the oyster and fish business for the past fifteen years. He leaves a wife and several children. His re- mains will be taken to Philadelphia for in- terment. A called meeting of the Hydrau- lion Fire Company, of which the deceased Was a member, was held last night, at which arrangements were made to attend bis funeral. The Special Services. The special revival services at the rail- road reading rooms, which have been con tinued for this week, have started out well. Last night Rev. J. Ernest Thacher, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, preach- a to a large congregation. This work is said to be doing a great deal of good among the railroad men, for whose special benefit it is being carried on. Belle Haven Council Meets. Last night, in Junior Order United Amer- ican Mechanics’ Hall, on South Fairfax street, Belle Haven Council held a regular meeting, transacted routine business and enjoyed a pleasant evening. Im Honor of Guests. Miss Sara V. Daingerfield will entertain ter.ight at “Malvern,” the handsome coun- try home of Mr. E. L. Daingerfield, in henor of her guests, Miss Boykin and Miss Stokes of Baltimore. A number of Alexan- dria young people will go out for the occa- sicn. General and Personal Notes. Fred. Schwabb and Charles Zimmerman were granted retail liquor licenses by the corporation court yesterday. Charles Kelly died yesterday afternoon after a short illness, at the residence of his parents on Queen street. Mrs. Annie K. Henderson is quite sick at the residence of her mother on West King street. Samuel Tenneson was fined $5 in the po- lice court this morning for habitual drunk- ensess, and in default of payment he went to jail for twenty days. The “Little Star” base ball team defeated the “Little buds” yesterday afternoon by a score of 10 to 8. The playing of Noble Davis of the Stars deserves special men- tion. —~—_—_ COLORED BAPTISTS TO MEET. Program of Annual Convention at Shiloh Church, This City. The colored Baptists of Maryland and the District of Columbia, representing about fifty churches, are to meet in this city in annual convention Wednesday, ‘Thursday and Friday of this week at Shi- Igh Church, of which Rev. J. Anderson Taylor is pastor. There will be present the pastor of each church in the association, and also lay del- egates, not exceeding three from-each con- sregation. While not all of the Baptist congregations of this city or Maryland are represented in this association, yet some of the most important are, including from this city Second, Zion’s and Shiloh churches. The program for the convention is as fol- lows: Wednesday morning: Devotional exer- cises; address of welcome and response; enroliment cf delegates and reading of let- ters; introduction of visitors and corre- sponding miscellaneous business. After- noon session: Devotional exercises; presi- dent's address; reading of constitution and election of officers; annual sermon, by Rev. William M. Alexander, pastor of Sharon Church, Baltimore. Thursday morning: Devotional exercises; reading of minutes; report of executive board; treasurer’s report and report of committee cn home missions; miscella- neous business. Afternoon: Devotional ex- ercises; report of Sunday school commit- tee; report of temperance committee, by M A. R. Callis; report of educational work, closing with paper by Rey. D. M. Brown, Baptist Orphanage. Evening: Doctrinal sermon, by Rev. Dr. Robert Jchnson, pastor of Metropolitan Church, Washington. Friday morning: Devotiona] exercises; minutes; report of committee on new bod- ies: introduction of corresponding dele- gates. Afternoon: Devotional exercises; corresponding secretary’s report and re- port of committee on foreign missions; miscellaneous; report of committee on state of the country; address by Prof. John M. Langston. Evening and closing session: Missionary sermon, by Rev. Ananias Brown, pastor of Leaden Street Church, Baltimore. Pig i <r association are: Presi- lent, v. J. lerson Taylor, Washing- ton; first vice president, Rev. Ananias Brown, Baltimore; second vice president, Rev. W. J. Howard, Washington; corre- sponding secretary, Rev. W. Bishop John- zon, Washington, and chairman of the ex- ecutive board, A. B. Callis, —_——._— Special Excursion to Pen-Mar and : Gettysburg . ing Washington at 8:30 pene 34 = AMUSEMENTS, COLUMBIA THEATER.—The Columbia Theater last night was in gale array to invite the public to witness the new stock company in a new play. The summer sea- sons heave heretofore been productive of much that was excellent in the way of re- vivale. Indeed, despite a more modest scale of prices, there were many who found greater genuine’ attraction in the old-fash- ioned plays than in a majority of the offer- ings of the regular season. The Columbia mancgement last night exploited a brand new piece, entitled “A First Offense,” from the pen of Mr. Paul Wllstach, “A Firat Gffense” is not a comedy, as announced on the bills, but a farce. The human proba- Dilities are handled with a rollicking free- dom which betokens a shrewd reliahce on the fact that if an audience can be made to laugh it will be grateful’and not demand @ punctilious logical accounting from tho author as to the means empicyed. The People wear the costume of the present era, but they are no more to be heid accountable for their departures frpm modern standards of propriety than a party of gnomes and nixies. The piece is European in its general quality—a gay husband, a gay wife, a gay tachelor friend, a gay prima donna and a gay defaulter being the characters about whom a number of intricate convolutions of circumstance are drawn. The conversa- tion is breezy and with very little attempt at sprightly repartze. The mechanism of the plot is the chief element of strength in the production. The company did its work in a manner which makes the prospect of further acquaintance with it a pleasing ene. Mr. Jas. O. Barrows performed the role of Major Eza Gaibyrd, whose flirtatious tendencies years could not efface, with irre- sistible unction. A. S. Lipman assumed the character of the husband with a warmth and spontaneity which showed that, notwithstanding his training as an in- terpreter of more graceful phas2s of emo- tion, he can adapt himself to the demands of the purely comic. The wife was Mizs Katherine Grey, whose sweet demureness of face and manner were almost sufficient tc justify the extraordinary credulity which the author required her for selfisa consid- erations of plot-development to manifest. Miss Grey is a winsome and capable actress with the unostentatiousness of method which denotes intelligence and sincerity. Mr. Henry Bergman was the defaulter, and Miss Grace Mae Lamkin the prima don- na. Mr. Alfred Hickman ‘nterpreted with good results the quietly whimsicul role cf a gentleman who chafes under the necessity of being nobody in particular. The two servants, played by Mr. Geoffrey Stein and Miss Fearl Evelynne, should be conspica- ously mentioned. They are the two per- sonages whom Mr. Wilstach has -permit- ted to come out of the three acts with un- damaged reputations. And the merriment of the audience was such as to show that the absurdity and cleverness of ii all were sufficient to prevent serious resentment of the joyful candor with which the dramatis personae were scandalizing themsely: Several absolutely novel ideis which “A First Offense” presents entitle iz to be un- reservedly hailed as one of the dramatic luxuries of the season. A box party includ- €d Mme. de Szalay, wife of the postmaster general of Hungary; Major Bozajaim of the Persian army, Mr. Hennily, assistant post- master general of Hungary, and Mr. Yu- kana, Japanese delegate to the postul con- gress. LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. —The Castle Square Opera Company estab- lished itself still more firmly in the favor of Washington theater-goers last night by presenting Bizet’s charming opera of ‘“‘Car- men” at summer prices, and giving it in a manner that could but add to the already. high reputation of that company at the capital. The story of “Carmen”: without the music is not so attractive, but when It- is placed in the setting formed by Bizet's tuneful and inspiring score the work be- comes a magnet for lovers of music, and draws, no matter how conditions may af- fect other works. Especially is this the case when the opera is sung by a compe- tent chorus and by a competent cast, as it was last night. The chorus outdid itself, and received round after round of applause for its work. The announcement that Liz- zie Macnichol was to sing Carmen un- doubtedly had an effect on the size of the house, and it may be said that her friends and those who only knew her by their ac- .quaintance with the stage were surprised at the intelligent manner in which she acted the part and the artistic manner in which she sang her role. It has long been the ambition of Miss Macnichol to sing Carmen, and now that she has had an op- portunity to display her powers in the part, it may be said she has succeeded admirably in her conception of the gipsy character. Anna Lichter as Michaela divided the hon- ors of the evening with Miss Macnichol, and received an .emphatic encore for her song in the third act. Miss Wynne and Miss Castlerrigh were good as the gipsy comrades of Carmen. Richie Ling sang Don Jose, and while his acting, as was, in- deed, that of nearly all the men in the pro- duction, was almost above reproach, his singing was hardly up to the mark. Ar- thur Cunningham as Escamillo sang his numbers, and especially the Toreador song, technically correct, but his work lacked fire and dramatic force. The orchestra did good work last night, and added not a little to the success of the opera. Director Mc- Ghie had his enlarged forces well in hand, and showed at all times a thorough knowl- edge of the work. The opera was hand- somely costumed and stagei, as is the case with all the productions of this com- pany. “Carmen” is to run all this week, and very probably before many more per- formances the male factors will evince a Uttle more Intelligence and better capabll- ities for singing their respective roles. THE NATIONAL THEATER.— adaptation from the work ae rane Coppee, Mr. J. I. C. Clarke has given to Julia Marlowe and Robert Taber, in “For Bonnie Prince Charlie,” a four-act ro- mantic play, which in the first two acts is not in the least representative of what the next two will be, for in these latter two is the romance, the pathos and the beauty of it all. The story briefly is to the effect that Mary, a beggar girl, discovers a love af- fair between the young pretender, Prince Charlie, and Lady Clanmorris, wife of, a leading clan chief, and the chiefs suspect- ing something is wrong determine to dis- cover the woman, and if she be prominent to refuse their aid to the prince, thereby destroying all the hope of Scotland, which Just at this time seems to be on the verge of success. Mary hears the chiefs in coun- cil, and at once hurries away to take the Place of the other woman, which she does, and the chiefs find her at the rendezvous, She saves the prince, but the battle later goes against him, and-Mary dies of a broken heart as he sails away from Scot- land. In this character of Mary, Mrs. Taber’s gentler and finer traits are not at all times apparent, but her art of natural- ness is never lacking, and there are mo- ments, euch as in the fourth act, when she recognizes the prince in his rags, when it Is difficult to believe that the very beggar girl herself, in a woman’s varying emo- tions, was not before us. In the forceful scenes of the part Mrs. Taber is most ac- ceptable, but her lines should fall in gentler places, and she is at her best, and there is none better, in characters that do not strain. Mrs. Taber is not a torrent; she is a beautiful stream, moving serenely, bu irresistibly, with ‘now and then a ripple and a breaking into foam, only to move on again as before. Mr. Taber, as the octo- genarian and blind grandfather of Mary, Gave a masterful piece of character work, and in the curse scene in the third act he did fine work, rising to the tragic in curs- ing his granddaughter, and falling artistic- ally into the most pathetic when he found she was fnocent and was lying for the sake of Scotland. ‘Basset Roe's Prince Charlie was a handsome young prince, and Miss Eugenia Woodward’s Lady Clanmorris was done with grace and feeling. The Stage settings were always good, and the costumes showed the plaids and ornaments of the various clans correctly. There was a large and fashionable audience in at- tendance, and recalls were frequent in the last two acts. *: a EE THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—The Cum- mings Stock Company began its second week at the Academy with the presenta- tion in Washington for the first time of Greene's play, “The Golden Giant.” The audience was a large one and the real- ly excellent company emphasized tire*suc- cess which attended its work during the first week of the season. The piece se- lected for the present week is one depict- ing life in a western mining country, and while the plot is not a new one by any it is well handled, and the interest in its unfolding is maintained throughout, though in the hands of a less compe- tent company the play would undoubtedl: As it is,-it -will bear a certain prun! Ral Tira ana interesting “At Mr. Thomas Meegan, Stuart was 3 s well played by. me Hd en is Ul 4 made much of. THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, “MAY 18, 1897-14 PAGES. ity easily nit the 1 le. Miss HeleniAubrey, as Ethe! Wayne, the persecut was v f= fective, holding the i inathy of the audi. will be re- ence throughout. peated at every and Uwilly undoubtedly be. the rule. GRAND OPERA HDUBE.—All the local theaters have toentertain Wash- ingtonians during a pdrtion of. the. coming summer, at least, aud ‘the Grand Opera House is no exceptiomi The season at this kouse was opened tast:evening by the Buckler and Butler Stock Company, No. 1, presenting Byron's play, “Our Boys,” said to be the most successful comedy ever pro- duced, and which had a continuous run of over 1,500 nights when first presented in. London. A fatr-sized audience only greet- ed the initial bow of the company in Wash- ington, but the efforts of the actors seemed to be appreciated. The cast included Frank Bosworth, William Stewart, William Richardson, Lawrence Williams, Phillip Greiner, George Seybolt, Eleanore Newton, Ethel Raynes, Rose Osborne and Anna Hg- gleston, and they were all conscientious in their endeavors to correctly interpret their respective parts. There are a number of clever people in the company, and they might have done better work had more ap- propriate characters been assigned them. Mr. Stewart and Mr. . Williams. as ‘Our Boys’ had to carry the greatest weight of the eVening on their shoulders, and they. oid it well, particularly Mr. Stewart-as the eccentric Talbot Champneys. Miss Exgles- ton as Belinda, a lodging house slave, was decidedly amusing and really artistic. Miss Newton and Miss Raynes, as Mary and Violet Melrose, in love with “Our Boys,” Were attractive and earnest, while Miss Os- borne, as an old maid sister, was well sulted to the part. Mr. Bosworth and Mr. Richardson, as the fathers of “Qur Boys,” were dignified, and at the same time amus- ing, while Mr. Greiner and Mr. Seybolt made all they could out of the small parts of servants that fell to their lot. An inno- vation was presented by the introduction of specialties between the acts, all cf which were up to the standard. _X-Ray- Bixley, in @ novelty entitled “The Musical Bar Room,” carried off the honors, and was repeatedly applauded. Miss Goldie in an original Columbian serpentine..dance and with several coon songs, was appreciated, while Mr. Chas. W. Mack amused the au- dience with an Irish monologue, and later showed considerable ability in impersonat- ing well-known actors, including Wilton Lackaye and Theodore Roberts. THE BIOGRAPH.—This ts positively the last week but one of the Biograph at Wil- lard’s Hall, after its long and remarkably successful engagement, and it begin work with full houses, presumably that on the ground that blessings brighten «s they take their flight. Everybody is realizing just what he will miss if he does not sce the Biograph and hear Col. Durham's accom- panying lecture. A number of new pictures appear for the first time this week, ind three others will appear. Especially nota- ble is a view of the famous 7th New York Regiment passing the Grant monument on Dedication day. It may be said here for the benefit of the public that the Biograph at Willard’s is the only Blograph to be seen in Washington, as the management own the exclusive rights to its exhibition in this territory. : KERNAN’S LYCBUM THEATER.— (‘Zero,”” described on the bills as “a spec- tacular phantasy,” which, properly trans- lated into every-day talk, means a combi- nation of talent mixed: up, into a series of acts designed to please the public, opened at Kernan’s last night. While there is nething remarkable in the production of “Zero,” it is at least entitled to the dis- tinction of being. the. best-staged produc- tion seen at the Lyceum this season, and that in spots it is a little bit better than other shows. The only fault to be found in the production of “‘Zero” is the lack of pretty women. There. is no criticism to offer of the specialties that are deftly in- troduced during the progress of the bur- lesque. Harry Le Clair, the female im- personator, does the bulk of the work. His character of the sailer’s sweetheart was clever, and his specialties in burlesquing Ophelia and Mephisto were well-done. The Streets ef the Bowery: was a clever oon- ceit, enacted by the Munroe Sisters and most of the company..:/The“batlet was weil arranged, and managed under the leader- ship of. Miss Lucy. Monroe. Topack and Steele, those kings of mirth, gave another edition.of, their fun with the baby pig, ‘and Madden and Curran were happy in their Celtic specialty. At the conclusion of the performance Bob Fitzsimmons, the pugil- ist, punched the bag in scientific style, and demonstrated his famous knockout blows. CAREER CLOSED. Death in Montreal of a Bright Young Washingtonian. The many friends of Bertram Temple, the young actor, late of this city, will be griev- ed to hear of his death, which occurred in Montreal, Canada, this morning, at 1:20 o'clock. For the past three seasons ‘prior to this Mr. Temple has been in the support of Charles B. Hanford, playing the leading Juvenile roles, and this season he has been. playing the same roles with the Keene- Hanford combination. The company closed its American season in Jersey City May 1, and it was while playing the first week’s engagement of a supplementary season in Montreal,. last week, that “Bert,” as he was known to all of his friends, was seized with a severe at- tack of pneumonia, which ended in his sud- den demise. His death closed a career which was glowing with promise. At an early age he had accomplished much, and was striving for greater results, with a devotion to the best ideals which added honest admiration to the deep affection with which he was regarded by all who knew him. z a CHILDREN’S DAY. Celebrated ‘by Del Ray Sunday School M. E. Church South. Children’s day was celebrated at the Del Ray M. E. Church South with appropriate exercises Sunday at 3:30 o'clock p.m. The chapel was crowded with the friends and patrons of the school and great interest was manifested. The school was well in- structed and the singing was of an especial- ly pleasing character, the program being under the direction of Miss Martha Mun- dell, chorister, who had devoted much time end pains to making that feature a suc- cess. The church and pulpit were tastefully decorated with flowers, and the spirit of the occasion was in keeping with the weather, which was bright and :sunshiny. - Miss Mundell was agsisted by Mrs. Kate Hogan, who presided ‘at the organ. The program was as follow Song, “Marching to Zion,” by the school;_prayer; by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Wells; recitation, “Have You Heard of Jesug?” by five little girls, Misses Edna H. Arnold, Myrtle Yates, Maggie Wortman, Di Yates and Lizzie Booth; song, “We Are ig on the Way,” by the school; address om'*Sunday Schools, by Miss Nellie Price; hymy, ‘Jesus Lives, school; recitation, “Phd Children’s Cru- sade,” Miss Minnie French; hymn, “Lean- ing on the Everlasting Arms,” by : the school; concert reading, conducted by the superintendent, Mr. Isaac D. Arnold; song, “Sweet Story,” primary department; ad- dress on “Missions,” by Master Leonard Wortman; solo, by Miss Martha Mundell; forty questions answered, by the school: song, “Go Tell the Worlé of His Love,” by the school; address, ‘fKrworth Lengues,” by Master Sidney Priceg hymn, “Blessed Be the Name,” school; address on “Educa- ion,” by Miss Ida Walker; duet,.“Wel- come for Me,” Misses.iMinnie French and. Martha Mundell; recitation, by little Emma McCracken; address, by pastor; song, “When the Roll is Catied Up Yonder,” -b: the school and congregation; doxology aud benediction. —_——__. Eeonomy Without Quality in Extrava- gance. 5-Ib. box: finest creamery butter produced, $1.10. James F. Oyster, 900. Pa. ave.—Advt. —_— May Ball, A May ball was given last evening at the club house of. the Washington Saengerbund by the tadlew: Dowlns Clubiet sua soolsty, the event being in honor of the members of the Ssengerbund ling team, “who re- , It_matters little what it —whether a si or a ORDER AGAINST SPITTING. The New Prohi Abit ry Regulation Takes Effect Tomorrow. “Don't spit in the street * The police reguiation issued by the Com- missioners April 19 goes into effect tomor- Tow, and it is the purpose of the board to Prosecute vigorously those who violate it. It is provided by law that all amend- ments to the police regulations shall have publicity for at least thirty days before going into effect. Following out the gen- eral rule, the Commissioners, upon the adoption of this regulation, advertised the ‘Same In the newspapers and furnished each railroad company with a copy of the order. ‘The railroad companies promptly had pla- carde printed, setting forth the require- ments, and the same have been conspic- ily posted in the cars for some days. Conductors, it is understood, have been charged to see to it that the regulation is Properly observed, and the chronic “hawk- ers and spittera” will be requested to fol- low the rule or ride on the open cars,whe! they may decorate the street. a ee AN INTERESTING CEREMONY. Altars in St. Peter's Catholic Church to Be Blessed. An interesting ceremony is to occur bright and early next Saturday morning, May 22, when the handsome new altars, erected at a cost of nearly $10,000, In 8t. Peter's Church, corner of 24 and A streets southeast, will be. formally blessed by the Right Rev. Alfred A. Curtis, late bishop of Wilmington, Del., and now having a titular see. The public will not be admit- ted to the church during the ceremony, the only persons to be present being the pastor, Rev. Father James O’Brien; his assistant, Rev. J. J. O'Donoghue, and several other priests. The ceremony will last from two to three hours. More than ordinary interest at- taches to this particular occasion, by rea- son of the fact that the altar has been erected in commemoration of the diamond jubilee of the church, which will be cele- brated this year, and because it is said to be one of the handsomest altars in this city, and, in fact, in the country. The main and side altars are to be blessed together. These latter are of Carrara mar- ble, with decorations ef sienna columns and bronze tabernacle doors. The dimen- sions are: From the base to the top of the statue surmounting each altar, 12 fe to the top of the reredos, 9 feet; width the table, 8 feet 6 inches. One of these altars is the gift of Mrs. Andrew Leonard, and is in memory of her husband. The other was furnished by the church. The main altar was carved in Italy sev- eral months ago, and was erected in this city under the direction of the sculptor, V. A. Fusigna. Its Byzantine style of architecture is carried out mainly in monu- mental marble, but the decorations are of onyx and bronze. The table of the altar is supported by four columns, dividing the front into three panels, all carved in demi- relievo, and having for their subjects the lamb of the sacrifice, a sculptured cross, anchor, and crown, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Rising above the center of the altar is an open pinnacle, surmounted by a splendid dome of bronze, and supported by a column of bronze, having inside of it a statue of St. Peter carved out of white Carrara marble. To the right and left of the main pinnacle are side pinngcles, and between them a reredos, the front of which is richly embellished with six pillars of onyx. The altar is reached by three steps of onyx. The dimensions of the altar are as fol- lows: Extreme height, 21 feet; extreme width, 17 feet; width of the mensa, 14 feet. It was originally the intention to have the blessing to precede the formal cele- bration of the diamond jubilee by a day or so only, but as it is impossible to have the cardinal here at this time, the celebration wiil not take place until some time in the fall. The original St. Peter’s Church was first dedicated in 1821. It was erected on ground presented by Daniel Carroll of Dudington. The old church was torn down in 1889 and the present edifice of white marble was dedicated in November of 1890. ———— Newest Varieties of Paconies —queen of summer flowers, very sweet and fragrant, at J. Louis Loose’s, 12th & F. —Advertisement. —— >. “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they bring answers. gg eens To Demand More Wages. The scale committee of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers at Pittsburg, Pa., have decided to demand of the manufacturers an advance in the wages of tin plate workers and an advance in the puddling rate. Widow is Sole Heir. The will of the late John Kaiser, date] April 27, 1885, makes his widow, Elenora Kaiser, sole beneficiary end executrix. FACE HUMORS Pimples, blotches, blackheads, red, rough, olly, mothy skin, itching, scaly scalp, dry, thin and falling hair, and baby blemishes prevented by CUTICURA SOAP, the most effective akin purifying and beautifying soap in the world, as well as pur- est and sweetest for toilet, bath and nursery. Witicura SOAP is sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP., Sole a Boston, U.S.A. 7 “How to Prevent Face Humors,” matled free. EVERY HUMG CITY ITEMS. Haltigan’s Pocket Manu: 160 pages of the choicest data ev ered in a standard cyclopedia. 25c., 50c. Tc. All city book stores, or P. J. HALTI- GAN, 90 M street northwes! it’ —— It’s Wonderful How We Do It. Paper rooms with rich, stylish paper for only $2 up. F. G. Nolte, 810 9th st. No branch. Walter W. Cox,- who resides at No. 1785 9th street northwest, attended the Lafay- ette Theater last night and heard “Car- men.” He wore a light overcoat to the theater, and had a pair of gloves in the peckets of the coat. When he started home. he was minus coat and gloves, so he re- ported to the police today. RoyalGlueMuctilage sticks everything.10c. * ma5-t,f,st? a in 1850 “Brown's Bronchial Troches” were introduced, and their success as a cure for Colds, Coughs, Asthma and Bron- chitis has been unparalleled. eg A bicycle and bicycle lamp were reported stolen yesterday. The bicycle, which be- lo.ged to Mrs. Rudd of 943 B street, was taken from in front of 814 6th street, while Harry B. Merritt's lamp was taken from his wheel. . ——_-_+— “Elixir Babek cures Malarial Diseases.” my6-1m ‘When disszyor drowsy take Beecham’s Pills HAYS . You BEEN growing Losin 3 i= ache - Strength. %i2, sisnuy yeuow? gtn. iat i the 50%, umamally From Pimples to Scrofula cured by CUTICURA. four case your blood Cod-lit Ofl- stops needs SCOTT'S EMULSION of eased ‘action. It. supplies ‘Dlood, strong’ nerves ‘Tuesday, pol Eee: HOME NOW ASSURED. —_ Movement to Provide a Summer House for the Infants, It was e@ very enthusiastic assembly that crowded the large parlors of St. Ann's In- fant Asylum Sunday evening. The partici- pants came from every part of the city and from almost every walk in life—the busi- ness, professional and departmental world being each well nted, The meeting was called to order by the president, Mr. P. J. Keleher, who explained the object of the meeting and the good work the union is doing, and what the members were. expected to accomplish in the future. ‘The summer home for the little ones = | St. Ann’s has been the constant prayer oj the sisters in charge of that institution for years. The mortality is always greater among these waifs during the heated term, and now that the home Is almost assured them, their expressions of gratitude to the members of St. Joseph’s Union and to the many friends who have so liberally con- tributed to this end is unstinted. Each of the active members will turn into the treasury $75, which he will either sub- scribe himself, or induce others to sub- scribe. There are now over 100 active members, and nearly 300 contributing mem- bers. This is regarded as quite a good showing, when it is understood that the St. Joseph’s Union is not quite three weeks old. One-fifth of all moneys received by the union will be expended for bread for the several charitable institutions of the city, without respect to their religious tenden- cies, and in giving outings to the orphans, newsboys and waifs of the city during the heated term. The next meeting will be held May 31, on the grounds of the new home in Maryland, when committees will be appointed and the work of the summer earnestly started. There were sixty-four new active members enrolled Sunday night. SPOSOSOOOCEE Suffered Intensely Sores on the Limbs Fol-= low an Attack of Ty- phoid Fever -= Hood’s Sarsaparilla Com- pletely Cures. “When I was only seven years old I bad & severe attack of typhoid fever, and after I recovered I was taken with a terrible scrofuln trouble. Y had large sores on my limbs, from which I suffered intensely. I tried different kinds of medicine, but they ovly seemed to make me worse. I read what Hood's Sarsaparilla had done for others and began taking it, and before I had finished the first bottle the sores began to heal. I kept on cntil I had taken three hotties, when I was cured. I recommend Hood's Sarsaparilla to all sufferers. e are never without it, and regurd it as an excellent medicine, "I hope my experience } will be of benestt to others.” VODOVELODOEVDD DER GS 0OO9OO 999 0OO Miss ALLIE SEIFFERT, 736 W. Philadelphia street, York, Pa. Remember 3 Iq Sarsa= OO S parilla Is the best—in fact, the One True Blood Purifier. Sold by all druggists. $1. gHood’s Pillsive “A arugetsts: "20. 1 AMUSEMENTS. NEW NATIONAL THEATER. JULIAMARLOWE AND ROBERT TABER. TONIGHT, and Wed. Night and Mat. Sat, ‘For Bonnie Prince Charlie.’ ‘Thursduy, “ROME AND JU Friday. “ROMOLA,” and Saturday night, “AS YOU LIKE t IT. ACADEMY, So%s5¢ Sas. Reervel 25 and SOc. jones Seats, Setond Week of the Summer Sexson. The GUMMINGS Stock, “The Golden Giant.’’ Next_week—AN ARABIAN NIGHT. -my18-201f THE BIOGRAPH. Willard Hall Only. SEASON CLOSES MAY 30. Notwithstanding the advertisements, the Biograph is not and canuct de on exhibition at the Grand Opera House. The Willard Hail management owns the exclusive right to the Biograph in Washington. Daily, 2:30, 4:30 and 8:15 p.m. Sundays, at 8:15 ouly. my1s-15tf RAND OPERA HOUSE. BUCKLER & BUTLER, Managers. THIS WEEK, MATINEES WED. AND SAT., The Buckler and Butler Stock Company In the merry comedy success, OUR BOYS, . Together with Retined, High-class Vaudeville, in- cluding Chas. Mack, AMiss ‘Goiate and X-RAY BIXLEY, The Musical Tramp. Prices—15, 25, 50 and 7% cents. Next—The No. 2 Company tn “THE ARARIAN iGHTS.” myis-5t New National Theater. ART AND ELOQUENCE! MONDAY EVENING, MAY 24, “America Picturesquel!”’ BY MR. JOHN P. CLUM. A TOUR OF THE UNITED STATES, Superbly ilustrated with 150 COLORED SCENES. THE UNIVERSAL POSTAL CONGRESS Will attend as the nation’s guests. PPO OOPIEPE DOGS DOLD PVG FOOD FOF 9D ED POG OE SH90 OOO 9 OO Seats now on sale—regula: ir prices. my18-6t* STH Opera in Lafayette. | Vitex. | eyes Evenings at 8. Mats. Wed. and Sat. at 2. EVENINGS. -2c., 50c., T5e. Prices-=\\nsee 2e., Oc. CASTLE SQUARE OPERA CO. nance, CARTIEN. exp ose Matinee “Wednesday. “ wax, THE MIKADO, *22 Covcuunia TaeaTeR.._ <-.2.-ALL WEEK Only Alatinee Saturday, First Week of the Summer Season the COLUMBIA STOCK CO. Presenting the New Comedy by Mr. Paul Wilstach, A FIRST OFFENS The cast this week Includes Messra. A. 8. Lip- Eales eae Lamkin and Pearl Evelynne. Eee i SUMMER PRICES WILL PREVAIL. Next_Week—“NIOBE.”” my17-21tr JK®®40's Lrceum THEaTEn. Matinees. Thureday and Saturda: 5 < - tot” the Undisputed “Chasapion World, Bob Fitzimmons, Appearing at every performance in an accurate --THE Bid FIGHT-- Sp Powel pee Ba EXCURSIONS, ETC. PLANKED SHAD At MARSHALL HALL. EVERY DAY DURING MAY. Steamer CHARLES MACALESTER will leave Seventh street wharf at 10 a.m. aad 2:30 p.m. —— arrives at Washington at 2:15 and @ FARE, ROUND TRIP, 25 CENTS. DINNER on arrival of boat, including the cele brated Marshall Mall clam chowder, 7 CENTS. Passengers can remain at Hall one or five hours. Fer, MeFter and special dinner partive apply at office of company, Seventh street’ wharf. my lt NO DUST. NO DiRT. ‘Quickest and Safest Route’. MOUNT VERNON Steamer [lacalester Daily (except Sunday) at 10 a.m. and Retarni with Mount Vernon admission coupon, for sale a8 wharf and at hotels. myi7-214 NEW STEAMER BARTHOLDI FOR CHA t and « Rowboate Gay or evening _ fas : ire. JNO. CUMBERLAND & S9X, Foot of wySim L. L. BLAKE, Captain. st. nw. QUICK SERVICE BY Rall. Mount Vernon Arlington. Station, Pa. ave. and 13% st. Schedule see Rab road column in this paper. my8-tf ARLINGTON, FORT MYER Falls Church. ELECTRIC CARS FROM AQUEDUCT BRIDGER mb22-3m Norfolk & WVashington Steamboat Co. — __Brery day in the year for Fortress Monroe, = _norteik, “Newport ‘News and all south by the ‘superb “Newport News,” “Norfolk ton’ on the following schedule: ‘Southbound. ‘Northbound. Portsmenth,5:50 p.m, Norfolk. 10 p.m, 200 a.m.) Ar. Washington, Ar. Portsmouth Visitors to Chambertin’s new botel, “The Hygela,”” and Virgiia Beach will find this the most attractive ‘ute, insuring a com- fortable night's rest. Large and luxurious rooms heated by steam —- and fitted throughout with electric Nght, — Dining room service is a la carte, and is lied from the best that the markets of Vashington and Norfolk afford. Tickets on sale at U.S. ‘and on board steamers, where time table, map, ete. can also be had. Any other information desired will be fur- — nished on application to the ondersicned at — the company's wharf. foot of 7th st. Wasb- C. Telephone 70. . CA N. General Manager. OCEAN TRAVEL. Anchor Line Steamships from New York Weekly. GLASGOW VIA LONDONDERRY, Rates for Saloon Pi ~ CITY OF ROME, $70. Othe $50. Second’ Cabin Rome, $42.50; Furnessin, $37.50; other steamers,$35, Ss aesage ‘other stmrs.,$23.50. ‘ours and further in- formation apply to HENDERSON BROTHERS, Gen- eral Agents, 7 Bowling Green, N.Y. 3.W. MC 921 Penna. ave. n. 925 Penna. a B ERMAN LLOYI FAST EXPRESS SERVICE. PLYMOUTH, LOND BREME: Trave.Tu. ‘abn... Tu.,June Havel.Tu.,June CHERBOURG, GER SERVICE. SOUTHAMPTON. N. BREMEN, Pring Regent Luitpold. Thursday, May 20, noon Friedrich der Grosse. ‘Thursday. June 8, noon GIBRALT. x0. Werra ...May Ful lay 29, 10 am June 12, 10 am OBLIICHS & CO. Gil Apply to 3 Pa. ave., 3a20-1yr for Washington. HOLLAND-AMERICA LINE From New York to Rotterdam and Amsterdam via Boulogne Sur-Mer: 3% hours from Paris or London, SS. MAA 5 May 22, 10 a.m, 8. 10 aa. .. $36. For od 5 information apply to General Passer s, 80 Broadway, New York, or to G. W. Moss, #21 Pa. ave.; B. F. Droop, 925 Fa. ave., and Crane, Parris & Co., Evbitt House, Washingtoo.D.C. mh2-t. th&s6m ‘Agenc; American Line. New York-Southampton (London-Paris) ‘Twin-screw U. 8. Mail ships. saunday june 2, 10 am/ St. Louis..June -June 9, 10 am' Paris June 30, Red Star Line. NEW YORK YO ANTWERP. FRIESLAND. Moy 19, AL NAVIGA’ vise clea Ite gry Sey Office, ling Green, GEO. W. MOSS, Agent, mh22-6m 921 Penn. ave. French Line. COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSATLA) DIRECT LINE TO PARIS, FRANCE, Champagne, Poirot. ye May 22, 10 "ha Me jeweeee -,» May an. ia Baudelon. 2. ‘Sat.; May 20, 10 . June 5, 10 Paris, $105 and upward by all steamers except La Tourkise, tocivdlog sallway fare te Terie cal tans, ing chai . Parlor car seat Is extra ea suminer General General Gato, Bowling Green, Se a > . MOSS, 921 Penn. ave., Washington,D.C_ jalo-ly You can’t put off ordering your summer suit much longer—why not select it this week? Our stock of light-weight Serges and Cheviots is one of the best ever shown by a tailor. Fashioned by our cutters means that the fit, the style and workmanship will be perfect. G. Warfield Simpson, Expert Tailor, 1208 F st. . MINERAL WATERS DETERIORATE When shipped in barrels, kegs or carboys. bottled at the spring only. It is the only water that bottled under water and